Tassula Proikas-Cezanne

Prof. Dr. Tassula Proikas-Cezanne is an Adjunct Professor for Molecular Biology and Cell Biology at the University of Tuebingen, Germany. She leads the independent research group 'Autophagy' within the Department of Molecular Biology and the Interfaculty Institute for Cell Biology. Her work focuses on autophagy mechanisms, cellular biology, and their implications in neurodegeneration and liver disease. She is affiliated with the Proikas-Cezanne laboratory and collaborates with institutions like the Nordheim laboratory.

Her research emphasizes the role of autophagy in health and disease, particularly exploring pathways involving WIPI proteins and lifespan regulation. She has contributed to major reviews on autophagy guidelines and co-authored studies on lipid droplet interactions and liver disease. Her work bridges basic molecular mechanisms with translational applications in medicine.

Prof. Proikas-Cezanne actively promotes academic initiatives such as 'Women in Autophagy' to enhance gender equity in science. Her laboratory is a hub for advanced research in cellular and molecular biology, attracting international collaborations.